ITU-APT Foundation of India
ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI) | |
| Formation | 2003 |
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| Type | Non Profitable Organization |
| Purpose | Advocacy and capacity building in telecommunications, information and communication technologies (ICTs), and emerging digital infrastructure. |
| Headquarters | ITU-APT SECRETARIAT, 504, 5th Floor, World Trade Center (Behind Lalit Hotel) Barakhamba Road, New Delhi - 110001, India |
President | Shri Bharat Bhatia |
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Secretary General | Shri Satya. N. Gupta |
| Website | www.itu-apt.org |
The ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization headquartered in New Delhi, India. Founded in 2003, it facilitates the participation of Indian stakeholders in international discussions related to telecommunications and information and communication technologies (ICTs).
IAFI collaborates with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT), serving as a sector member of ITU-R, ITU-D, and ITU-T. This membership enables the organization to participate in discussions and submit technical contributions concerning radiocommunications, development, and standardization. In these capacities, IAFI articulates and advances India’s perspectives on global telecommunications issues.
The organization serves as a platform for collaboration among diverse stakeholders in India’s telecommunications sector, including government agencies, industry bodies, and academic institutions. It focuses on policy development in key areas such as spectrum management, digital inclusion, rural connectivity, and emerging technologies including 5G, 6G, and satellite communications.